Topology grouping is used to create arbitrary group of devices within an existing topology.
Example of grouping are :
- Geographical: groups devices into labs, rooms, buildings etc..
- Administrative responsibilities: Group devices by administrators responsible for them.
- Vendor: Group by vendor.
Multiple grouping can be create out of the same topology.
When seeing a grouped topology, san links and alert levels are automatically
summarized and displayed in the group.
Grouping can also be created graphically by selecting more than one device in Monitor Topology aand right clicking 'Group'.
Groups are displayed in the topology using special icons.